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Material Characterization by X-ray Techniques: Diffraction, Absorption, Total Scattering
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:32
Abstract
The determination of structure–property relationships in functional materials relies critically on structural characterization methods. This course introduces the basics of X-ray powder diffraction, pair distribution function (PDF) of X-ray total scattering and X-ray absorption spectroscopy analyses to determine the structure of inorganic functional materials.
Objective
Introduction basics of the structural characterization of materials using X-rays: covering the local and average structures. specifically: X-ray , -powder diffraction -total scattering and -absorption spectroscopy.
Content
The course outlines experimental techniques based on X-rays to investigate the atomic structure of materials covering the local- mid- and long-range order. It covers: 1- Review of fundamentals of materials science and the structure of solids. 2- Overview of the different characterization methods to investigate the structure of functional materials, spanning the local to long-range order structure. 3- X-ray powder diffraction. 4- X-ray total scattering and pair distribution function analysis. 5- X-ray absorption spectroscopy. 6- Practical sessions on X-ray powder diffraction and PDF experiments.
Resources
Literature
Literature will be given during the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 15
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Material Characterization by X-ray Techniques: Diffraction, Absorption, Total Scattering |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Energy, Flows and Processes (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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Doctorate Mechanical and Process Engineering (More Information at: )